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Sunday, November 29, 2009

NEWS: Weekly KPop Music Chart 2009- Nov. Week 4

1. (+1) SS501 - Love Like This*** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***Score: 846Genre: Pop / DanceMusic: Lee,Scott,Alexander / Lyrics: Park Hae InAlbum: SS501 mini-album "Rebirth" Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: All the hard work pays off for SS501 as their "Love Like This" finally becomes our No. 1 song just before they end their promotion. It is also the group's first No. 1 song on our chart after many tries. This is the title track of their latest mini-album. "Love Like This" which was composed by Steven Lee, Ryan Scott, and Sean Alexander. It is an upbeat synth pop track that was specially mixed by Ken Lewis who has also done works for top stars like Usher, Kanye West, and John Legend.

2. (+2) Brown Eyed Girls - SignScore: 837Genre: Pop / DanceMusic: Lee Min Soo / Lyrics: Kim InaAlbum: Brown Eyed Girls Vol. 3 repackaged version Track 1 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Brown Eyed Girls has become one of the most consistent hit makers in k-pop in the past 2 years. Their latest song "Sign" moves up another 2 spots to No. 2 this week, looking to add to their collections of chart topping hits. "Sign" was composed by Lee Min Soo who wrote "LOVE" and "Abracadabra" and penned by Kim Ina. The melody line is bright with sweet yet refreshing up-tempo beats. With this latest hit, Brown Eyed Girls have high hope to compete on the year end top female groups award.

3. (-2) SHINee - Ring Ding DongScore: 788Genre: Pop / DanceMusic + Lyrics: Yoo Young JinAlbum: SHINee mini-album Vol. 3 Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: This is the representative track for SHINee's third mini-album, "2009, Year Of Us." The Afro-electro song was produced by hitmaker Yoo Young-jin and combines African Congo drums with contemporary electro synthesizer sounds. Its cartoon-like lyrics are about feeling like you have bells in your head when in love. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

4. (+6) K Will - 그립고 그립고 그립다 (Yearn Yearn Yearn)Score: 736Genre: Pop BalladMusic: Hwang Chan Hee / Lyrics: Hwang Chan Hee, Cho Eun HeeAlbum: K Will Vol. 2 Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: K Will is quietly enjoying a spectacular year in 2009, generating hits after hits, whether it is from his own albums/singles or from drama OSTs. Now he is releasing his 2nd full length studio album "Yearn Yearn Yearn". Despite having so many hit songs, this is K Will's first full album in more than 2 years. The principal track with the same name as the album title and it moves up six more spots to No. 4 this week. "Yearn Yearn Yearn" is a powerful and emotional ballad which fits perfectly to K Will's vocal. With the addition of his latest hit, K Will is among the favorite to win the top male vocalist this year.

5. (+2) See Ya - 그놈 목소리 (His Voice)Score: 647Genre: Pop / DanceMusic: Lee Min Soo / Lyrics: Kim InaAlbum: See Ya mini-album "Rebloom" Track 1 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Rounding out the top 5 is See Ya's "His Voice". See Ya has made a comeback with a new mini-album which includes new member, Sumi who replaced former member, Nam Gyuri. The title track is His Voice which was composed by Lee Minsu who has made Brown Eyed Girls’ LOVE and Abracadabra. This song is catchy on first listen with a catchy melody line, “Solgit Solgit, Holic Holic, Chullung Chullung.” Its fun lyrics and vocals flow well in this electronic pop number.

6. (+25) 2PM - HeartbeatScore: 640Genre: Pop / DanceMusic + Lyrics: Park Jin YoungAlbum: 2PM Vol. 1 Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: In this era of artists releasing singles and mini-albums, as popular as 2PM this is their very first full studio album titled "1:59", where listeners can see how much they matured. The title track is "Heartbeat" which does not have an exact genre but shows 2PM’s style. One can hear the sounds of a person’s heart palpitation along with drums and a full orchestra, which all flow together to make a dynamic feel. "Heartbeat" moves up 25 big spots and is likely to hit No. 1 for the most part of December.

7. (-1) Ivy - Touch MeScore: 622Genre: Pop / DanceMusic: Park Jae Sung, Yoo Gun Hyung / Lyrics: Park Jae SungAlbum: Ivy Vol. 3 Track 3 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Two years ago, Ivy rose to become one of the top female soloists in Korea. Her career was briefly derailed by a scandal with her ex-boyfriend. Now she puts the past behind her and finally returns with her third studio album. This album showcases both her innocence as well as her sexiness. The album title is “I Be” which means I’m Ivy as well as I’m Starting and I Exist. The title track is "Touch Me" which is a pop number that has a simple melody with electronica sounds. It was composed by Psy and Yoo Gun Hyung. Like her past hit, Sonata of Temptation, "Touch Me" shows her sexiness and charisma only Ivy can bring out. Due to extremely strong competition, "Touch Me" dropped one spot to No. 7 this week despite gaining in points.

8. (+9) F(x) - Chu~♡Score: 613Genre: Pop / DanceAlbum: F(x) first single Chu~♡ Track 1 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: F(x) who got listeners attention with their debut hit "La Cha Ta", returns with their first single album 'Chu~♡' consisting of three songs. Their title track 'Chu~♡' is a cute and trendy Euro-pop song. The song is about a girl whom awakens after receiving a kiss, and is filled with curiosity and expectations of wanting to get to know the world. This week it becomes their 2nd top 10 hit as it moves up 9 spots. F(x) debuted later than other top rookie female groups this year but is finishing strong. It will be interesting to see whether this song can take them into running of the top new artists award at year end.

9. (--) Park Bom - You And IScore: 598Genre: R&BMusic + Lyrics: TeddyAlbum: Park Bom digital single "You And I" Track 1Watch:MVLive PerformanceComment: 2NE1’s main vocalist, Park Bom has released her first solo digital single, "You and I" which was composed and penned by Teddy who has also responsible for 2NE1's "Lollipop," "Fire," "I Don’t Care," and Sandara's solo hit "Kiss." The song is about a love vow for endless love. Park Bom’s vocals are showcased in this mid-tempo R&B hip-hop number. This week "You And I" remains at No. 9. This song has already topped a lot of internet charts in Korea.

10. (-5) Seo In Kook - 부른다 (Calling You)Score: 591Genre: R&B BalladMusic: Bang Shi Hyuk / Lyrics: Bang Shi Hyuk, Baek ChanAlbum: Seo In Kook digital single "Calling You" Track 2Watch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Singing his way to the top of the popular talent show program Mnet Superstar K, Seo In Kook now takes the next step in his music career with his debut album. You may see a bit of resemblance to 8Eight in his debut song "Calling You", as the song is written by Hitman Bang who wrote all of 8Eight's hits. 8Eight's Baek Chan also help penned the lyrics. This song is ranked high in many internet and airplay charts in Korea. Even though he debuted late this year, Seo In Kook is still considered one of the top rookie male soloist of 2009. This week "Calling You" dropped 5 spots to No. 10.

11. (-8) Lee Ssang (feat. Jung In) - 헤어지지 못하는 여자, 떠나가지 못하는 남자 (Girl That Can't Break Up, Guy that Can't Leave)Score: 588Genre: Hip-hopMusic: Gil, Peejay / Lyrics: GaryAlbum: Lee Ssang Vol. 6 Track 3 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Lee Ssang fell 8 spots to No. 11 this week with "Girl That Can't Break Up, Guy that Can't Leave", the title song from their 6th album "Hexagonal". The duo firmly established themselves in the mainstream with their 4th album in 2007, with the No. 1 song "Ballerino", now having their 2nd chart topping hit. However, they went very quiet with their 5th album last year, which they did not actively perform and promote. This 6th album they switched label to Jungle Entertainment for a fresh start. Having one of the longest song title ever is their principal track "Girl That Can't Break Up, Guy that Can't Leave" which features the beautiful vocals of R&B singer Jung In, who regularly collaborates with Lee Ssang.

12. (-4) MBLAQ - Oh YeahScore: 567Genre: Pop / DanceMusic: Kim Tae Wan, Jang Jae Min / Lyrics: RainAlbum: MBLAQ 1st mini-album Track 1Watch:MVLive PerformanceComment: This is the title track of MBLAQ's debut single album "Just Blaq." It has a heavy hip-hop beat combined with intense synthesizer and guitar sounds, and it represents MBLAQ's good start as a new band. The speedy drumwork, the fun rhythm of the rapping and the addictive chorus, "Oh Yeah," add charm to the song. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

13. (-2) BEAST - Bad GirlScore: 484Genre: Pop / DanceMusic + Lyrics: Lee Sang Ho, Shin Sa Dong TigerAlbum: BEAST mini-album "Beast Is The B2ST" Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Besides MBLAQ, another debuting boyband that creates a lot of hype is BEAST. Their 6 members are not really rookies as they have previous stage experiences. Member Lee Gi Kwang debuted solo under the stage name AJ earlier this year. Jang Hyun Seung (SO-1) was the eliminated sixth member from Big Bang's pre-debut reality program, and Yoon Du Jun was one of the JYP trainees from 2AM and 2PM's pre-debut reality program. Along with Yang Yo Seob, Son Dong Woon, and former Xing member Yong Jun Hyung (Poppin' Dragon). Their debut hit "Bad Girl" is s catchy dance song written by Lee Sang Ho and Shin Sa Dong Tiger, who wrote "Hot Issue" and "Muzik" for label mate 4minute. This week "Bad Girl" dropped two spots to No. 13.

14. (+32) IU - 마쉬멜로우 (Marshmallow)*** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***Score: 430Genre: Pop / DanceMusic: Kim Do Hoon, Park Soo Jong / Lyrics: Choi Kap WonAlbum: IU mini-album Vol. 2 "IU...Im" Track 3 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Last year, IU debuted with "Lost Child", a ballad which is beyond her age but showcased her vocal power. This year, she is switching to a cute concept consistent with her age and having a lot of success. Now the teenager returns with her latest mini-album. The title track "Marshmallow" is another cute and colorful dance song. It is a hybrid of the 60's rock and roll and french pop which is currently popular worldwide. It's the perfect combination of retro and modern which displays IU's cute and mature sides. Songwriter Kim Do Hoon, who has written many hit songs recently, wrote this song for IU. It is our biggest mover of the week, up 32 spots to No. 14.

15. (+1) Baek Ji Young - 잊지 말아요 (Don't Forget: KBS Drama "Iris" OST)Score: 422Genre: Pop BalladMusic: Kim Do Hoon, Lee Hyun Seung / Lyrics: Kim Do Hoon, Choi Kap WonAlbum: KBS Drama "Iris" OST Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Korea’s ballad queen, Baek Ji Young takes part in the soundtrack for the blockbuster KBS drama, Iris. The song will be the romance theme song for Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Hee. The story is action packed with lots of betrayal and romance. The song which was composed by top composer Kim Do Hoon and penned by Choi Kap Won, depicts the two people’s sad romance. "Don't Forget" moves up 1 spot to No. 15 this week.

16. (+11) Lee Young Hyun - 미안해 사랑해서 (Sorry For Loving You)Score: 408Genre: R&B BalladMusic: Kim Bo Min / Lyrics: Park Kyung JinAlbum: Lee Young Hyun Vol. 1 Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Big Mama's Lee Young Hyun released her 1st solo album "Take It". Like Big Mama's music, most of the songs from Lee Young Hyun's solo album is designed to showcase the singer's powerful vocal. The difference is that the genre is more pop ballad oriented rather than R&B. Lee Young Hyun also acts as producer of this album. The title track "Sorry For Loving You" made it to the top 20 this week, moving up 11 spots to No. 16.

17. (-3) One Two (feat. Seo In Young) - 못된 여자 II (Bad Woman 2)Score: 388Genre: Hip-hop balladAlbum: One Two digital single "Bad Woman 2" Track 1Watch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Last year, One Two released "Bad Woman" featuring the vocal of Jewelry's Seo In Young. That hit really put One Two on to the map. Now the same team reunited again to produce the part 2 of this song "Bad Woman 2". It is moving down three spots this week to No. 17. Seo In Young is also performing this song with One Two on stage, which should help its popularity.

18. (New) Tae Yang - 웨딩드레스 (Wedding Dress)*** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***Score: 358Genre: R&B / Hip-hopAlbum: Tae Yang digital single "Wedding Dress" Track 1Watch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Big Bang’s Tae Yang makes a solo comeback after a year and five months. Earlier Tae Yang had released his first digital single, "Where U At" and he just released his second single, "Wedding Dress." The song is an R&B number with addictive melody co-composed by 1TYM's Teddy and Tae Yang himself. It is our highest debut this week at No. 18.

19. (+13) U-Kiss - 만만하니 (Am I That Easy Going?)Score: 329Genre: Pop / DanceMusic + Lyrics: Brave BrothersAlbum: U-Kiss mini-album "Conti UKiss" Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: U-Kiss releases their third mini-album CONTI UKISS. The group added a new member Lee Ki Sub, making U-Kiss a seven-member group. The title song "Am I That Easy Going?" is a powerful hip-hop dance tune written by Brave Brothers who is also responsible for the group's previous singles. This week it moves up 13 spots into the top 20 at No. 19.

20. (-5) Dynamic Duo - 죽일 놈 (Guilty)Score: 323Genre: Hip-hopMusic + Lyrics: Dynamic DuoAlbum: Dynamic Duo Vol. 5 Track 5 Purchase this albumWatch:MVComment: Dynamic Duo, a pair that has made hits with every album release, is back with a 14-track fifth album before they enter into military service. If one were to explain the musical elements of this album, one can say that there are less electronical elements and more instruments and live recordings. There are also more drum and bass dance sounds incorporated into the songs. One can hear singing rather than just pure rap in songs. The title song "Guilty". Despite the duo not coming out to perform and promote the song, it still manages to become a top 10 hit.

Blue: Songs to watch out under top 20Green: Editor's recommendations under top 20

BONUS TRACK:Lee Hyun Wook (feat. Park Sun Zoo) - Life Goes OnGenre: Rock BalladAlbum: Lee Hyun Wook single "Life Goes On" Track 2Watch:MVComment: Acknowledged singer-songwriter, Lee Hyun Wook returns with his third single. 'Life Goes On' is his title song that has a strong yet easy listening beat and melody with lyrics that consoles its listeners. It also featured the voice of another singer-songwriter, Park Sun Zoo. (credits to suejinners for translations)

YESTERDAY ONCE MORE:Lee Ji Hoon - 약속 (Promise)Genre: Pop BalladAlbum: Lee Ji Hoon Vol. 5 (2004) Track 2Watch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Lee Ji Hoon debuted as a teenager in 1996 when he was in high school. His debut song "Why the Heaven" was very successful start to his singing career. In 2001 he joined Shin Hye Sung of Shinhwa and Kangta of H.O.T to form a project group "S" that was also very successful. "Promise" is a ballad from his 5th Album Trinity in 2004 that won many hearts with his voice full of emotion. Lee Ji Hoon also debuted as an actor later on in movies and dramas. A truly multi-talented artist. (credits to ~S2~)

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